Issakaba
Issakaba is a 2000 Nigerian movie inspired by true life events that was directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It involves community vigilante boys called Bakassi Boys fighting against crimes like armed robbery and murder cases that put fear and panic in the community. It depicts also the battle against Eddy Nawgu a sorcerer that terrorized the people of Nawgu community in Anambra State.[1][2]
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Directed by | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Plot
The Issakaba boys led by Ebube had to fight against armed robbers who terrorize their society. The armed robbers possess certain mystical powers that they use in their robbery activities. Because of this, Ebube and his team of Issakaba boys have also acquired powers that enables them to fight against robbery. The movie is full of action, horror and drama.[3]
Cast
- Sam Dede
- Chiwetalu Agu
- Pete Eneh
- Amaechi Muonagor
- Susan Obi
- Mike Ogundu
- John Okafor
- Andy Chukwu
- Zulu Adigwe
- Diewait Ikpechukwu
- Remmy Ohajianya
- Emeka Nwafor
- Tom Njemanze
- Uche Odoputa
- Emeka Ani
References
- "Issakaba (2001)". dla.library.upenn.edu. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- Izuzu, Chidumga. "Remembering Chukwuka Emelionwu: 5 classic movies by late Nollywood filmmaker". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- Izuzu, Chidumga. "A tribute to "Issakaba," the greatest Nigerian action movie ever". pulse,ng. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 10 November 2018.